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NEWS BLOG: Aldersley wants Lej seat

Former Monroe County Legislator Stephanie Aldersley is pursuing her old
seat.

Democrat Vinnie Esposito is leaving the Lej on July 20 to take a job as
deputy regional director for Empire State Development. Aldersley, a Democrat
who now serves on the Irondequoit Town Board, says she wants to be appointed to
fill the vacancy. Aldersley served in the Legislature for 10 years, when term
limits kicked in. That was five years ago, and she's now eligible to serve in
the Lej again. (Republican Legislator Karla Boyce returned to the Legislature
this year after leaving in 2004 due to term limits.)

"I loved the work when I was there before," Aldersley says.

She'll appear before the Irondequoit Democratic Committee tonight to ask for
its endorsement. She's also prepared to run for the seat in November.

Aldersley was considering a run for county clerk, but she says she decided
against it.